Low-Key Seattle Weekend

One of our themes as of late has been to explore the wonderful city in which we live. This past weekend’s neighborhood of choice was Ballard. We very seldom make it to Ballard because it’s not easy for us to get to, but there is a lot that neighborhood has to offer.

{view looking out towards Golden Gardens on the Ballard waterfront}
{view looking out towards Golden Gardens on the Ballard waterfront}

After Alex ran a few errands on Saturday morning we headed over to Ballard to grab lunch, visit a furniture consignment shop and take a stroll on the beach at Golden Gardens.

{lunch at Porkchop & Co was delicious, albeit quite expensive for lunch}
{lunch at Porkchop & Co was delicious, albeit quite expensive for lunch}

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{toes in the sand... ahhhh summer is almost here!}
{toes in the sand… ahhhh summer is almost here!}

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The weather was spectacular all weekend. I just can’t get over how fortunate we have been to have had such a truly gorgeous spring here in Seattle. It has been really hard to remember that it is only the beginning of May because it sure feels more like July here.

{we've all but given up on our backyard until later this summer when we re-do it, so for the time being, it is Jackson's territory to do with as he pleases}
{we’ve all but given up on our backyard until later this summer when we re-do it, so for the time being, it is Jackson’s territory to do with as he pleases. we’re fine looking out above the grass as we sip our summer roses on the patio}

Aside from our day in Ballard we had a lot of time at home to enjoy the nice weather and get some things done around the house. We spent a lot of time enjoying our new Adirondack chairs, courtesy of Alex’s parents, and hanging out with Jackson and Henry. Of course on Saturday evening we found ourselves at Bottlehouse – we had to stop in for a nightcap after our dinner at the Madrona Alehouse.

{our front porch is even more red!}
{our front porch is even more red!}
{coffee on the porch is the best way to kick off a Saturday}
{coffee on the porch is the best way to kick off a Saturday}
{WFP... working from porch}
{WFP… working from porch}
{homemade ice cream is the best!}
{homemade ice cream is the best!}
{first peonies of the season - so gorgeous!}
{first peonies of the season – so gorgeous!}

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